Consumables-Paper - Offset

Two Sides has released the results of an international survey that provides unique insight into how print and paper are viewed, preferred and trusted by consumers around the globe. The results indicate a strong preference for print when it comes to recreational reading e.g. books, magazines, news, etc. 72% of global respondents prefer printed books, compared to only 9% preferring ebooks.

In-plant Graphics is researching how managers select and purchase paper, and what goes into these decisions. The results will appear in our November issue.

Kodak announced that it will increase the price of all Kodak offset printing plates globally. Plate prices will increase up to 9%.

Yes, folks, it’s that most wonderful time of year, when the kids are back in school and publishers turn their thoughts to everyone’s favorite annual task: budgets. Here to help you is Dead Tree Edition’s annual forecast of paper, postal and print pricing.

Xerox’s High Fusion Ink produces high-quality results direct to offset coated paper on the Xerox Trivor 2400 High Fusion Inkjet Press.

For many printers, the cost savings derived from inkjet technology was offset by the expense of pre-or-post coating the paper or having to purchase specialty inkjet coated paper. With the introduction of the Xerox Trivor 2400 High Fusion Inkjet Press, all that has changed. Xerox’s new High Fusion Ink produces high-quality results direct to offset coated […]

Designers are visual people and the best way to teach a visual person is to show them. What follows are 10 ways you can use your smartphone to reach out to your designer clients, add value to your company website and make life easier for yourself.

According to the June 2017 Printing-Writing Monthly report from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in June compared to June 2016. All four printing-writing grades posted year-over-year shipment declines in June. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% from May 2017.

We've all heard this argument: Since paper is made from wood fiber, then using paper must be bad for trees. Research, however, shows otherwise. Using wood-based products like office paper actually helps keep American forests healthy.

How can you get the most out of synthetic paper grades? A new publication offers tips for finishing and fabricating on the various grades of synthetic paper.